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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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